Models of Coalition Governance

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Which model of coalition governance is characterized by a single party having a majority of seats in the legislature?

  1. Dominant Party Model

  2. Minimal Winning Coalition Model

  3. Grand Coalition Model

  4. Alternating Coalition Model


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dominant Party Model is characterized by a single party having a majority of seats in the legislature, allowing it to form a government without the need for coalition partners.

In the Minimal Winning Coalition Model, the government is formed by:

  1. The party with the largest number of seats in the legislature

  2. A coalition of parties that have a majority of seats in the legislature

  3. A coalition of parties that have the support of the President

  4. A coalition of parties that have the support of the Supreme Court


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Minimal Winning Coalition Model is characterized by a coalition of parties that have a majority of seats in the legislature forming the government.

Which model of coalition governance is characterized by a coalition of parties that have a majority of seats in the legislature, but no single party has a majority?

  1. Dominant Party Model

  2. Minimal Winning Coalition Model

  3. Grand Coalition Model

  4. Alternating Coalition Model


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Minimal Winning Coalition Model is characterized by a coalition of parties that have a majority of seats in the legislature, but no single party has a majority.

In the Grand Coalition Model, the government is formed by:

  1. The party with the largest number of seats in the legislature

  2. A coalition of parties that have a majority of seats in the legislature

  3. A coalition of parties that have the support of the President

  4. A coalition of parties that have the support of the Supreme Court


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Grand Coalition Model is characterized by a coalition of parties that have a majority of seats in the legislature, including the two largest parties.

Which model of coalition governance is characterized by a coalition of parties that have the support of the President?

  1. Dominant Party Model

  2. Minimal Winning Coalition Model

  3. Grand Coalition Model

  4. Presidential Coalition Model


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Presidential Coalition Model is characterized by a coalition of parties that have the support of the President.

In the Alternating Coalition Model, the government is formed by:

  1. The party with the largest number of seats in the legislature

  2. A coalition of parties that have a majority of seats in the legislature

  3. A coalition of parties that have the support of the President

  4. A coalition of parties that alternate in power


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Alternating Coalition Model is characterized by a coalition of parties that alternate in power.

Which model of coalition governance is characterized by a coalition of parties that have the support of the Supreme Court?

  1. Dominant Party Model

  2. Minimal Winning Coalition Model

  3. Grand Coalition Model

  4. Judicial Coalition Model


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Judicial Coalition Model is characterized by a coalition of parties that have the support of the Supreme Court.

The Dominant Party Model is most likely to occur in countries with:

  1. A strong party system

  2. A weak party system

  3. A multi-party system

  4. A two-party system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dominant Party Model is most likely to occur in countries with a strong party system, where one party is able to maintain a majority of seats in the legislature over a long period of time.

The Minimal Winning Coalition Model is most likely to occur in countries with:

  1. A strong party system

  2. A weak party system

  3. A multi-party system

  4. A two-party system


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Minimal Winning Coalition Model is most likely to occur in countries with a weak party system, where no single party is able to maintain a majority of seats in the legislature over a long period of time.

The Grand Coalition Model is most likely to occur in countries with:

  1. A strong party system

  2. A weak party system

  3. A multi-party system

  4. A two-party system


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Grand Coalition Model is most likely to occur in countries with a multi-party system, where no single party is able to maintain a majority of seats in the legislature over a long period of time.

The Alternating Coalition Model is most likely to occur in countries with:

  1. A strong party system

  2. A weak party system

  3. A multi-party system

  4. A two-party system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Alternating Coalition Model is most likely to occur in countries with a two-party system, where two parties are able to maintain a majority of seats in the legislature over a long period of time.

The Judicial Coalition Model is most likely to occur in countries with:

  1. A strong party system

  2. A weak party system

  3. A multi-party system

  4. A two-party system


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Judicial Coalition Model is most likely to occur in countries with a weak party system, where no single party is able to maintain a majority of seats in the legislature over a long period of time.

Which model of coalition governance is most likely to lead to political instability?

  1. Dominant Party Model

  2. Minimal Winning Coalition Model

  3. Grand Coalition Model

  4. Alternating Coalition Model


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Minimal Winning Coalition Model is most likely to lead to political instability, as it is difficult for a coalition of parties with a small majority to maintain power over a long period of time.

Which model of coalition governance is most likely to lead to policy gridlock?

  1. Dominant Party Model

  2. Minimal Winning Coalition Model

  3. Grand Coalition Model

  4. Alternating Coalition Model


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Grand Coalition Model is most likely to lead to policy gridlock, as it is difficult for a coalition of parties with different policy preferences to agree on a common agenda.

Which model of coalition governance is most likely to lead to corruption?

  1. Dominant Party Model

  2. Minimal Winning Coalition Model

  3. Grand Coalition Model

  4. Alternating Coalition Model


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Minimal Winning Coalition Model is most likely to lead to corruption, as it is difficult for a coalition of parties with a small majority to resist the temptation to engage in corrupt practices in order to maintain power.

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